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There is a fluid flowing in a pipeline. A situation arrives where we are required to reduce the pressure in the pipe to prevent it from bursting. Which among the following is the best solution?

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Increase the velocity of flow

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Decrease the velocity of flow

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Increase the temperature of the fluid

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Decrease the temperature of the fluid

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Solution

The correct option is A Increase the velocity of flow
According to Bernoulli's Principle, in a fluid, pressure decreases with an increase in velocity. So to prevent the pipe from bursting we need to increase the speed of flow.

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